Now, my clutch is slipping in the 3,000 to 3,500 RPM range--29,000 miles. I have a bad feeling about the outcome of this when i take it in to the dealership monday

Cableless electronic throttle on 2006 tacoma 4 cylinders keeps engine rpm up during 4th-5th gear shifts. No repair currently available as all models exhibit this and apparently was engineered this way. A smaller concern is that the odometer reads approximately 4% fast causing you to believe you've achieved better mileage than you have. Other than that, very nice truck. I love my dealership--its not their fault.